MH's Early American Primitive School Slate, All Original, Marvelous Patina pun lending a whole extra level

lending a whole extra level of drama

With a satisfying big drip of creamy white paint down the side of one

Approx 19 5/8" wide and tall and in good condition

surface is very smooth

As evident the are stains and toning and uneven edges here and there

MH's Early American Primitive School Slate, All Original, Marvelous Patina pun lending a whole extra levelYou know I love an old school slate, but it's a rare occasion I come across one with a frame as beautifully primitive as this one, pine I believe, which has accrued the warmest and richest dry patina over the past 150+ years. Many of the old school slates one sees were made in England, but this I am certain is American, found in Maine, all original, one small square iron nail next to one larger one at each of the jointed corners. Very sturdy and